norte
/ˈnoɾte/ · A2 · adj
north
🧭 norte = north: same Germanic root, via Old English norþ and French nord
Spanish borrowed norte from French nord, which came from Old English norþ, so it is a cousin of English north. Swap the th for a t and add -e. The sense of guide comes from sailors steering by the north: perder el norte means to lose your way.